This Wednesday, in an advanced match on Matchday 16 of Ligue 1 2024-2025, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) take on Monaco (3rd) at the Stade Louis II (kick-off 9pm, broadcast on beIN SPORTS in France). On the eve of this encounter, the press tried to guess the team that will be fielded by Paris coach Luis Enrique.
Monaco :
Le Parisien (4-3-3) –
Embolo
Golovin – Ben Seghir – Akliouche
Magassa – Camara
Caio Henrique – Kehrer – Singo – Vanderson
Köhn
L’Equipe (4-2-3-1) –
Embolo
Ben Seghir – Minamino – Akliouche
Golovin – Camara
Caio Henrique – Kehrer – Singo – Vanderson
Köhn
There’s a standard team taking shape in Monaco, but there are also adaptations possible in a schedule as busy as that of PSG. It’s impossible for the players to play every minute. We’re also wary of any possible tactical adaptations to the Parisians, whether it’s to press very high up the pitch or, on the contrary, to set up a low block.
PSG :
Le Parisien (4-3-3) –
Barcola – Ramos – Lee
Doué – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Zaïre-Emery
Donnarumma.
L’Equipe (4-3-3) –
Barcola – Dembélé – Lee
Neves – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery
Hernandez – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Donnarumma.
Given the players available, every team seems almost possible, although we can’t be sure. We’re surprised to see Nuno Mendes in the Parisian’s eleven, even though he hasn’t been able to train due to thigh pain.
We’re also wary of any possible tactical adaptations to the Parisians, whether it’s to press very high or, on the contrary, to set up a low block. We saw some rotation against Lyon last Sunday, and we can expect more of the same this evening.
It remains to be seen who needs it and who will get the opportunities. Let’s not forget the importance of competition, which also comes into play in training, or the analysis of our opponents. We’ll know more when the line-ups are officially announced, bearing in mind that some positions may still come as a surprise.
